A diet that lets you have bacon, cheese, desserts, and a cocktail? Dreams really do come true. Yep, you can totally enjoy a drink (or two) while sticking to the keto diet, which basically makes it the greatest thing ever. The key to all of these cocktails (as with any keto recipe) is they’re low-carb, whether your taste runs toward margaritas, mojitos, or tasty sangrias – there’s something for everyone! We’ve rounded up three of our favorite delicious, low-carb cocktails that are totally keto diet friendly. We’ll drink to that!
Margaritas are delicious, but unfortunately, restaurant-made or commercially bought versions are usually loaded with sugar and carbs. The traditional margarita ingredients are tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau (a brand of triple sec) or Grand Marnier. The tequila is zero carb, and the lime juice is low carb – but those sweet orange spirits are where the problem lies! So instead of the triple sec, we used a touch of orange extract; and voila, we have ourselves a carb-free cocktail.
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This low carb vanilla old fashioned cocktail is a twist on the classic cocktail that the Mad Men generation enjoyed – though it has recently seen a huge rise in popularity. Not only does it have a delicate vanilla flavor it’s 0 carbs, too! It isn’t an overly sweet drink but has a nice balance of flavors that are well rounded out in a nice glass with a couple of ice cubes and a vanilla bean for garnish.
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For those of you who love cucumber mojitos, but are worried about all the sugar and carbs – this recipe is for you! We’ve taken the regular mojito and transformed it into a super keto friendly version by taking out the cane sugar and adding in a natural sugar replacement. Here’s the recipe!
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For more delicious cocktail recipes and ideas, check out our other blogs!